The African airline has become the first airline in the world outside Japan to receive this technologically-advanced aircraft. The 787 Dreamliner is composed of light-weight composites and features numerous system, engine and aerodynamic advancements, making it more efficient to operate.
It is the first mid-sized airplane capable of flying long-range routes, enabling airlines to open new, non-stop routes preferred by passengers. After taking delivery, Ethiopian will fly its Dreamliner to Washington D.C. where the aircraft will be on display. The aircraft will then make its inaugural trip to Africa with its first revenue flight from Dulles International Airport to Bole Addis Ababa International Airport.
Ethiopian Airways has nine more 787 Dreamliners remaining on order. The airline was the first African airline to operate the 777-200LR, the first to order the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and the first to order the 777 Freighter. Ethiopian Airlines currently operates an all-Boeing fleet of 737, 757, 767 and 777, and now 787 airplanes in passenger service.
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